David Brookes, BACP

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and then choose actions that reflect what matters most to them rather than being ruled by worry or avoidance. This is useful for anxiety, depression, trauma responses and life transitions. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on being heard and understood; the therapist follows the person’s lead and offers empathy and non-judgemental listening, which supports emotional processing and clearer decision making. Existential Therapy looks at questions of meaning, choice and responsibility and can help people facing major life changes or uncertainty.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and practical needs, and together they will decide which methods to try. That collaborative process means approaches can be adjusted as therapy progresses.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow check-ins from different locations. Others prefer in-person meetings if offered; David will help match the practical format to what works best for the individual.